Frigidaire FGF368GB Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

Self-Cleaning During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven). center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap & water. • Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed. Starting the Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils or a 3 hour cycle for heavier soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st SelfClean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle: when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle is (Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT. Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.) Preparing for a Self-Clean Cycle 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures 2. Press . The " : " in the time of day will flash. (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can 3. Press and hold the pad to scroll to the time to start wipe away with a damp cloth. the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in 4. Press . "- - -" appears in the display. or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven. • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material 5. Press the or once. "3:00" appears in the display of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket. • DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage. • Remove the broiler pan & insert (some models), all utensils & ANY aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures. • Remove oven racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue & the finish will be dull. After the cycle press . "2:00" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK" indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock). 6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the SelfCleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled. is complete & the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions). • Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid When the Self-Clean Cycle has Completed: 1. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue to glow. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened. 3. If "End" is in the display and the Clean indicator light content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning. remains ON, press the display. . The time of day will appear in • Hand clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket & the small area at the front 11 NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.